Mary Olsen (née McLean), 72, died on April 8, 2020 in Taunton. Mary was born on December 22, 1947 in Norwood to Robert and Mary McLean. She attended St. John’s School and was a graduate of Canton High School. Ms. Olsen worked for various companies throughout the years. She loved shopping and the thrill of […]
We want to send our congratulations to the Canton High School Class of 2020. We wish you warm wishes and the best of health. We are the last four members of the Class of ’45. We are blessed to have been born and brought up in the best town in the world — Canton, Massachusetts. […]
Did you know … According to Massachusetts state officials reporting coronavirus deaths at long-term care facilities, the Hellenic Nursing and Rehab Center on Sherman Street in Canton had 25 deaths while Orchard Cove on Route 138 had 11 deaths as of May 30, 2020. That is 36 deaths in just two long-term care facilities in Canton. The state’s largest […]
Patrick McDermott, Democratic candidate for Norfolk County sheriff, recently announced that he is officially on the ballot, having collected over 1,400 nomination signatures. McDermott turned in the required certified signatures and nomination papers to the secretary of the commonwealth’s office, ensuring his place on the Democratic ballot in the state primary in September. McDermott’s vision […]
Dear Neighbors: I hope all of you are doing as well as you possibly can under the circumstances our world is currently facing. I hope we can all acknowledge that the citizens of our nation have never faced adversity equally. Many of our fellow citizens are taking to the streets to express this problem and […]
Dear Editor: I think Kendall O’Halloran will be an excellent School Committee member. Kendall will bring improved communication between students, teachers, administration and parents. Kendall will be an encouraging and welcoming voice for suggestions and general feedback. She has a clear vision for the district and that’s open communication between the community and student council. […]
By Police Chief Ken Berkowitz Today, I write with a heavy heart over the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing aftermath. After watching the video of the detainment, I, like every police officer I know, was struck to the core over what transpired. It was especially painful for me to watch since it is […]
Barring any setbacks in the public health arena, there will be ‘pomp and circumstance’ after all for the Canton High Class of 2020 this summer. In a letter to the seniors and their families dated May 28, CHS Principal Derek Folan said he was “thrilled” to announce plans for an in-person commencement to be held […]
Check out this week’s issue of the Citizen for the latest in Canton news, sports, events, and more. Highlights from the June 4 edition include: * Chief Berkowitz: On George Floyd and the Mission of Policing * Photo coverage of the CHS Class of 2020 Parade * David Turcotte chosen as new CHS principal * Library update: […]
Joseph T. Reddington, 90, of Canton, passed away on May 30. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary J. “Roses”(McGee), after 63 years of marriage. A longtime resident of Needham, Joe moved to Canton after Rosemary’s passing in 2017. Born in Scranton, PA, in 1929, he was the third of three sons of […]
